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charstew - 10/05/2009 11:11 PM
Wow what a weekend, This was a very challenging course to say the very least. I have a whole new respect for cave divers after this course and a new outlook on how I will be diving from now on. It made me look at gear differently as well. I actually lost over 12 pounds during the course. So at the very least it is great for weight loss. Not my gut but the amount of weight I dive with. I enjoyed Ginnie Springs and was impressed by the visibility there. The spring flows out at 35 million gallons p...
Training
charstew - 8/16/2009 8:44 AM
I wanted to poll the vast Jury here on Dive Buddy and see if any of you have taken PSI, Professional Scuba Inspectors classes. They offer certifications for Visual Inspections, Valve Repair and Oxygen Cleaning (Nitrox Tank Preparation) and Gas blender classes. I was wanting to know what anyone thought about these classes that has taken them. Or if you know of any other certification agencies that offer these classes....
What did you see in fools gold
charstew - 3/31/2009 7:37 AM
Fool Gold the movie. I loved this movie and have watched it more than once this winter while dreaming of being in a warmer climate. One thing I noticed right away was that almost all of the equipment used was Mares which happens to be my favorite. I noticed the accent rate in the very first scene when the boat sank. They came up nearly as fast as their bubbles. What are some things that you noticed?...